Caledonia FFA chapter named one of state's top 3

The Caledonia chapter of the FFA was recently named one of the top-three chapters in the state.Supplied

CALEDONIA - Caledonia students took honors at the state FFA convention, where one had a runner-up finish and two were elected to serve as state officers.

High school student Amy Mercer earned state runner-up honors in the "Greenhand Public Speaking” category. Fellow students Alexandria Schut and Ken VandenBout were also recognized during the convention by being elected as state officers for the 2014–15 school year. Alexandria will be state president and Ken will serve as state secretary.

Caledonia’s FFA adviser, John Schut, said the chapter was also honored during the convention by being named one of the state’s top-three chapters, the first time since 1998. He said more than 30 Caledonia students competed in the state contest with many others earning awards.

The convention was held earlier this month at Michigan State University in East Lansing.